It's You
Alma Cogan Lyrics
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Says he wants to hold me tight
Johnny calls me every day
Says he'll never go away
But it's you, yes, it's you
Yes, it's you that I want to be near, here in my arms
How I wish that you were here with me
Every time that I say goodbye
All I ever do is cry
Every time you go away
Everything in life is gray
'Cause it's you, yes, it's you
Yes, it's you that I want to be near, here in my arms
How I wish that you were here with me
How I wish that you were here with me
You don't know 'cause
You've never felt the same way that I do
Every time that I hold somebody I'll only think of you
What can I do to make you love me, love me?
I would rather be alone
Maybe you'll decide to phone
Every time you go away
Everything in life is gray
'Cause it's you, yes, it's you
Yes, it's you that I want to be near, here in my arms
How I wish that you were here with me
How I wish that you were here with me
I wish you were here with me
I don't want Billy, just you
Here with me
Why aren't you here with me?
In Alma Cogan's song "It's You," the singer is torn between two suitors, Billy and Johnny, who constantly profess their love for her. However, despite their numerous attempts to win her over, it is someone else that she truly desires - the unnamed "you" in the song. She laments every time "you" go away, as everything in her life suddenly turns grey.
The singer reveals that "you" do not reciprocate her feelings, and she struggles with the desire to make "you" love her. She would rather be alone, waiting for "you" to call, than to be with someone else. The song speaks of unrequited love and the difficulties that come with it. The longing and heartache the singer feels for "you" is palpable in every verse, particularly when she repeats how she wishes that "you" were here with her.
Line by Line Meaning
Billy calls me every night
Billy contacts me every evening to express his desire to embrace me.
Says he wants to hold me tight
He conveys that he wishes to hold me firmly in his arms.
Johnny calls me every day
Johnny calls me every day without fail.
Says he'll never go away
Johnny assures me that he won't depart.
But it's you, yes, it's you
However, it's you, the one I am referring to.
Yes, it's you that I want to be near, here in my arms
It's you who I desire to have close to me, right in my embrace.
How I wish that you were here with me
I yearn for your presence with me by my side.
Every time that I say goodbye
Whenever I bid farewell.
All I ever do is cry
Tears stream down my face without fail.
Every time you go away
Whenever you leave.
Everything in life is gray
The world appears dull and lifeless, lacking its vibrancy.
'Cause it's you, yes, it's you
This is the situation because of you, the person I am referring to.
You don't know 'cause
You aren't aware of this since.
You've never felt the same way that I do
You have never had the same feelings as I possess.
Every time that I hold somebody I'll only think of you
Whenever I hug someone, my mind gravitates towards thoughts of you solely.
What can I do to make you love me, love me?
What actions can I take to inspire you to love me in return?
I would rather be alone
I prefer to be without companionship.
Maybe you'll decide to phone
Perhaps you'll choose to telephone me.
I don't want Billy, just you
I don't have a desire for Billy, merely you.
Here with me
Physically present with me.
Why aren't you here with me?
I'm questioning why you're not located here beside me right now.
Contributed by Savannah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jackevans3480
A stunning single from the lovely and much-missed Alma.
@amstepheninlondon
Yes, absolutely.
@alexanderv7702
John Lennon and Alma were having an affair.